CSIS 110
Research Paper: Final Assignment Instructions
Overview
Assigning a career research paper for this course serves several express purposes. First, this research will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about an occupation of particular interest to you. Second, performing this research will introduce you to the literature and the skills needed to navigate it. Third, how well your research document conforms to the required form and format will demonstrate your attention to detail and instruction. Such attention to detail is a measurable item. Finally, well-documented research will show your ability to communicate via the written word.
There are three deliverables in this assignment: Topic Selection, Annotated Bibliography, Final Paper. These are discussed briefly below.
Research Paper: Topic Selection:
The easiest approach for selecting an occupation for your research is to search the Internet for background data. Simply do a search for “Computer Technology Careers.” The most up-to-date information on this subject is found online, and this exercise will sharpen your Internet search skills.
Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment:
Occurring at the midpoint of your research is an annotated bibliography. The assignment is, exactly as the name says implies—a bibliography that includes summary comments about each resource. It serves two purposes in the research process. First, as a graded assignment, it ensures you are researching your topic early enough to improve the overall quality of your final. Second, when done correctly, it becomes a partial draft of your final paper reference page.
Research Paper: Final Assignment
Follow all the instructions on this page and in the
Research Paper Template. Your ability to follow instructions is an important part of this deliverable and your grade.
Instructions
First, and maybe most important, a template has been provided in your course shell. Use that template. Students who chose another template often miss the gradable items that are built into the templates provided in the course shell.
You must maintain the format and organization of the provided template to create your document. The template exhibits the proper APA format; just make sure you keep it. You will see yellow highlighted text in the
Research Paper Template. These provide comments on content required or on format. You must delete all yellow highlights and add you own work.
Your paper must be at least 6 pages (not including the Cover page and reference page). The research may include figures, tables, or diagrams, but these items (as well) are not included in the page count.
Your
Research Paper: Final Assignment must be saved as a
Word file (.docx) file. File types other than Word will not be accepted.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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